| Make : AMERICAN CARGO | Model : TRUCK | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 19940101 - 19950301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V147000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19950724 | Date Received by ODI: 19950802 | Date Added to Database: 19950818 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN CARGO CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN CARGO LLC | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 137 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
INSUFFICIENT GROUNDING OF THE ELECTRICAL PUMP ASSEMBLY. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SLOW OPERATION OF THE HOIST; POSSIBLE OVERLOAD OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND\OR CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE POWER SUPPLY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A 4 GAUGE GROUND WIRE BETWEEN THE PUMP HOUSING ASSEMBLY AND THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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